LASIX PILLS 40MG

Adverse Effects

Hypotension, arrhythmia, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, pancreatitis, hypovolemia, dehydration, hypokalemia, hyponatremia, chloropenia, metabolic alkalosis, hypocalcemia, hyperuricemia, dermatitis, impaired hearing, vision, paresthesia, dizziness, muscle weakness, urinary retention in patients with prostate adenoma, hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, decreased glucose tolerance, acute pancreatitis, allergic reactions (rash, fever, vasculitis, interstitial nephritis); in premature babies - nephrocalcinosis.

Dosage and administration

Lasix is ​​taken orally.It is usually prescribed on an empty stomach; IV is injected for at least 1-2 minutes. With mild edema syndrome, the initial dose for adults is 20-80 mg when taken orally or 20-40 mg IV; in case of persistent edema, the same dose or increasing by 20–40 mg (by 20 mg for parenteral administration) can be reappointed no earlier than after 6–8 hours (2 hours for parenteral administration) until a diuretic effect is obtained; This individually selected dosage can be applied 1 or 2 times a day. The greatest efficiency is achieved when taking Lasix 2-4 days per week. For children, the initial dosage is 2 mg / kg body weight (with parenteral administration - 1 mg / kg), with an unsatisfactory effect, it can be increased by 1-2 mg / kg (with parenteral administration - by 1 mg / kg), but not earlier than 6-8 hours (for parenteral administration this period is not less than 2 hours). With hypertension, the initial dosage for adults is 80 mg per day in 2 divided doses. In case of pulmonary edema, Lasix is ​​administered intravenously at a dose of 40 mg, if necessary, administration of the drug in a dose of 20 to 40 mg is possible after 20 minutes.

Storage conditions

In a dry, dark place at a temperature of no higher than 15 ° C.